Scott Fisher (basketball)

Scott C. Fisher[1] (born July 20, 1963) is a retired American-Australian basketball player and former head coach of the National Basketball League's Perth Wildcats. He is currently the head coach for the Ohlone College Renegades basketball team. During his playing career, Fisher played mostly in Australia's NBL where he twice won the league's MVP award in 1989 and 1992. Fisher played for the North Melbourne Giants and Perth in the NBL, winning the championship three times in 1989, 1995 and 1999–2000. He also played for the Australian national team at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1998 FIBA World Championship.

Scott Fisher
Personal information
Born (1963-07-20) July 20, 1963
San Jose, California
NationalityAmerican / Australian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolMission San Jose
(Fremont, California)
CollegeUC Santa Barbara (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986 / Undrafted
Playing career1987–2003
PositionPower forward
Career history
As player:
1986–1987Cincinnati Slammers
1987–1990North Melbourne Giants
1989–1990San Jose Jammers
1990–1992North Melbourne Giants
1993–2002Perth Wildcats
As coach:
2004–2008Perth Wildcats
2011–2014University of Hawaii (asst.)
2014–presentOhlone College Renegades
Career highlights and awards

Playing career

Born in San Jose, California, Fisher played at the University of California, Santa Barbara under head coach Jerry Pimm. He combined with Conner Henry to form an effective inside-outside scoring combination, with Fisher in the low post and Henry driving to the basket or hitting spot up jump shots. Fisher possessed an excellent drop step and had a soft shooting touch inside 15 feet. He earned 2nd team All Big West honors in his junior and senior years.

Fisher began his NBL career in 1987 with the North Melbourne Giants. While playing with the Giants Fisher was awarded the NBL's MVP, the Grand Final MVP, and won his first championship in 1989. Between 1989 and 1992 Fisher would also be named in the NBL's First Team.

In 1993, Fisher suited up for the Perth Wildcats for the first time. With the Wildcats, Fisher would participate in another two NBL championships in 1995 and 2000. Fisher represented Australia from 1995–1998 and competed in the Atlanta Olympics (fourth place) in 1996. He also represented Australia at the Goodwill Games (winning Silver) and World Championships in 1998. Fisher was named in the NBL's 20th Anniversary Team in 1998 and then again in the 25th Anniversary Team in 2003 shortly after retiring. In 2007 Fisher was inducted into the NBL Hall of Fame.[2]

Fisher played 247 games for the Perth Wildcats and a total of 417 games in his NBL career.

Coaching career

In 2004, Fisher replaced Mike Ellis as head coach of the Wildcats.

In March 2008, Fisher decided to leave the Perth Wildcats, after they were beaten in the best of three NBL Semi Finals series by the Sydney Kings.[3]

In June 2010, Fisher was appointed Director of Basketball Operations for the University of Hawaii. In June 2011, Fisher was elevated to assistant coach at the University of Hawaii.

In May 2014, Fisher was appointed Head Coach at Ohlone College in Fremont, California.[4]

2013

On February 4, 2013, Fisher was named to the Perth Wildcats 30th Anniversary All-Star team.[5][6]

Personal life

Since July 2016, Fisher is married to Dina Eastwood, ex-wife of Clint Eastwood.[7]

References
  1. "Scott C Fisher was born on July 20, 1963 in Santa Clara County, California". californiabirthindex.org. California Birth Index. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  2. "Former Wildcat heads to Hawaii". The West Australian. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  3. Clarke, Tim (March 7, 2008). "Wildcats try their hardest to keep Scott Fisher". Herald Sun. Melbourne, Australia.
  4. "Ohlone hires new basketball coach". Ohlone College Monitor. Fremont, California. May 30, 2014.
  5. 30th Anniversary All-Star Team Archived 2013-12-11 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Americans dominate Wildcats All-Star team
  7. Minutaglio, Rose (July 4, 2016). "Clint Eastwood's Ex-Wife Dina Marries Fiancé Scott Fisher in California". People.
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